SMART FORTWO COUPE 2011 Repair Manual

child. For additional information, see
“Children in the vehicle”.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries
is significantly increased if the child
restraints are not properly secured in the
vehicle and/or the child is not properly
secured in the child restraint.
GWarning!
Contact an authorized smart center if the
seats have become damaged.
The seat is an integral part of the vehicle’s
safety system in the same way as seat belts
and air bags. Damage to the seats may
reduce their ability to protect the
occupants in an accident.
Seat adjustment
\000F Seat backrest tilt\000G Seat fore and aft adjustment
Seat backrest tilt
XPull adjustment lever \000F upwards and
adjust the seat backrest until your arms
are slightly angled when holding the
steering wheel.
XRelease adjustment lever \000F when the
desired seat backrest tilt is reached.
When you hear an audible click, the seat
backrest is again fixed into place.
XCheck for proper engagement before
driving.
Seat fore and aft adjustmentXPull adjustment handle \000G upwards and
slide the seat to a seating position that
still allows you to reach the accelerator/
brake pedal safely.
XRelease adjustment handle \000G when the
desired seating position is reached.
When you hear an audible click, the seat
is again fixed into place.
XCheck for proper engagement before
driving.
Seat height
The seat guide is inclined in the
horizontal plane. Seat fore and aft
adjustment also alters the seat height.
Armrest* on driver’s seat
Folding up and down
XFolding up: Hold front of armrest and fold
it up in direction of arrow \000F.
XFolding down: Hold front of armrest and
fold it down in direction of arrow \000G.
Adjusting armrest angle
You can adjust the angle of the armrest when
it is folded down.
XTurn thumb wheel \000

Passenger seat
You can expand the cargo compartment by
folding down the passenger seat.
Observe the loading instructions
(Y page 113).
Folding down
XRemove the seat belt from seat belt
guide \000F.
XMove the passenger seat backward as far
as it will go.
XHold the backrest with one hand back.XPull adjustment lever \000G upwards and
unlock the seat backrest.
XFold the seat backrest forward.
Folding back
XPull adjustment lever \000G upwards and
unlock the seat backrest.
XFold the seat backrest backward.
When you hear an audible click, the seat
backrest is again fixed into place.
XCheck for proper engagement before
driving.
XPlace the seat belt back in seat belt
guide \000F.
GWarning!
When folding the passenger seat backrest
back to its upright position, please make
sure
Rnobody becomes trapped
Rno obstacles are jammed in the lock
Rthe adjustment lever has audibly locked
into position
A properly engaged passenger seat
backrest will help to prevent stored
objects in the cargo compartment from
being thrown about and injuring vehicle
occupants during
Rbraking
Rvehicle maneuvers
Ran accident
Seat heating*
The seat heating allows you to heat the
driver’s and passenger seat electrically.
The seat heating has two levels.
The indicator lamps on seat heating
switch \000F come on to show which heating
level you have selected.
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LevelIndicator lamps on the switchoffNo indicator lamp on1One indicator lamp on2Two indicator lamps onXMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
XSwitching on: Press seat heating
switch \000F repeatedly until the desired
seat heating level is reached.
XSwitching off: Press seat heating
switch \000F repeatedly until all indicator
lamps go out.
! If the seat heating is malfunctioning,
the indicator lamp(s) on the switch
come(s) on briefly when you press the
switch and then go(es) out again. Contact
an authorized smart center.
Mirrors
Adjust the interior and exterior rear view
mirrors before driving so that you have a
good view of the road and traffic
conditions.
Exterior rear view mirrors
GWarning!
Exercise care when using the passenger-
side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror
surface is convex (outwardly curved surface
for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror
are closer than they appear. Check your
interior rear view mirror and glance over
your shoulder to determine whether any
vehicles are in the ’blind spot’ of your field
of vision, before changing lanes.
Manually adjustable exterior rear view
mirrors
XAdjusting: Move adjustment lever \000F up,
down, left, or right to the desired
setting.
Power exterior rear view mirrors
This feature is only available on the model
passion and BRABUS.
The operating control is on the door
control panel.
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
XSelecting the mirror: Turn knob \000F to the
left for the driver’s side exterior rear
view mirror or to the right for the
passenger side exterior rear view
mirror.
XAdjusting the mirror: Move adjustment
button \000G up, down, left, or right to the
desired setting.
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Exterior rear view mirror heating
This feature is only available on the model
passion and BRABUS and in conjunction
with power exterior rear view mirrors.
After switching on the rear window
defroster, the exterior rear view mirrors
will be heated automatically. This
prevents icing up the exterior rear view
mirrors and also creates a clear view when
the exterior rear view mirrors have fogged
up.
If the rear window defroster is
automatically deactivated after
approximately 10 minutes of operation, the
exterior rear view mirror heating also
deactivates.
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.XSwitching on: Switch on the rear window
defroster ( Y page 107).
The exterior rear view mirror heating is
switched on.XSwitching off: Switch off the rear window
defroster ( Y page 107).
The exterior rear view mirror heating is
switched off.
i The exterior rear view mirror heating
also switches off if the key is turned to
starter switch position 0.
Interior rear view mirror
XAdjusting the mirror: Manually move the
interior rear view mirror up, down, left,
or right to the desired setting.XSelecting the antiglare position: Tilt
the interior rear view mirror to the
antiglare position by moving lever 0046
forward or backward.
Seat belts
Fastening the seat belts
GWarning!
Always fasten your seat belt before driving.
Always make sure all of your passengers are
properly restrained.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and
position your seat belt greatly increases
your risk of injuries and their likely
severity in an accident. You and your
passenger should always wear seat belts.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries
can be considerably more severe without
your seat belt properly buckled.
Without your seat belt buckled, you are
much more likely to hit the interior of the
vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be
seriously injured or killed.
In the same crash, the possibility of injury
or death is lessened if you are properly
wearing your seat belt. Air bags can only
protect you if you are properly wearing
your seat belt.
GWarning!
Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint,
toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. For additional information, see
“Children in the vehicle”.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries
is significantly increased if the child
restraints are not properly secured in the
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vehicle and/or the child is not properly
secured in the child restraint.
GWarning!
Never let more people ride in the vehicle
than there are seat belts available. Make
sure everyone riding in the vehicle is
correctly restrained with a separate seat
belt. Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time.
GWarning!
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined
position as this can be dangerous. You
could slide under the seat belt in a
collision. If you slide under it, the belt
would apply force at the abdomen or neck,
causing serious or even fatal injuries. The
seat backrest and seat belt provide the best
restraint when the wearer is in a position
that is as upright as possible and the belt
is properly positioned on the body.
GWarning!
Observe ”Safety notes“ (Y page 35).
\000FSeat belt outlet\000GSeat belt guide\000

not touch the neck). Never pass the
shoulder portion of the seat belt under
your arm.
RPosition the lap belt as low as possible
on your hips (over hip joint) and not
across the abdomen.
RPlace the seat backrest in a position that
is as upright as possible.
RNever use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time.
RDo not fasten a seat belt around a person
and another object at the same time. When
using a seat belt to secure infant or
toddler restraints or children in booster
seats, always follow the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions.
RCheck your seat belt during travel to
make sure it is properly positioned.
RMake sure the seat belt is always fitted
snugly. Take special care to maintain a
snug fit when wearing loose clothing.
GWarning!
Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
Do not allow the seat belt to get caught in
the door or in the seat adjustment
mechanism. This could damage the seat
belt.
Never attempt to make modifications to
seat belts. This could impair the
effectiveness of the seat belts.
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
Damaged seat belts or seat belts that were
highly stressed in an accident must be
replaced. Contact an authorized smart
center.
Correct driver seat adjustment
GWarning!
Observe ”Safety notes“ (Y page 58).
XAdjust the driver’s seat properly
(Y page 59).
Make sure that you
Rare positioned as far away from the
driver’s front air bag as possible
Rcan reach steering wheel \000F with your
arms slightly bent at the elbows
Rcan fasten seat belt \000G properly
Ryou have adjusted seat backrest \000

iIf you drive in countries where
vehicles drive on the other side of the
road than the country in which the
vehicle is registered, you must have the
headlamps modified for symmetrical low
beams. Relevant information can be
obtained at any authorized smart center.
Exterior lamp switch (USA only)
\000'Lamps offDaytime running lamp mode*\000lParking lamps\000dLow‑beam headlamps or high‑beam
headlamps
\000ZAutomatic headlamp mode*
Exterior lamp switch (Canada only)
\000' Lamps offDaytime running lamp mode\000l Parking lamps\000d Low‑beam headlamps or high‑beam
headlamps
Parking lamps
You can switch on and off the parking lamps
with the exterior lamp switch using the
manual headlamp mode.
XSwitching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position \000l.
The parking lamps come on.
The following lamps also come on:
RTail lamps
RLicense plate lamps
RSide marker lamps
Low‑beam headlamps
You can switch on and off the low‑beam
headlamps with the exterior lamp switch
using the manual headlamp mode.
XSwitching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position \000d.
The low‑beam headlamps come on.
The low‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
\000e in the instrument cluster comes on.
The following lamps also come on:
RTail and parking lamps
RLicense plate lamps
RSide marker lamps
Automatic headlamp mode (USA only)
This feature is only available on vehicles
with rain-light sensor*.
The following lamps come on and go out
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light:
RLow‑beam headlamps
RTail and parking lamps
RLicense plate lamps
RSide marker lamps
GWarning!
If the exterior lamp switch is set to
position \000Z, the headlamps will not be
automatically switched on under foggy
conditions.
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To minimize risk to you and to others,
activate headlamps by turning exterior
lamp switch to position 0064 when driving
or when traffic and/or ambient lighting
conditions require you to do so.
In low ambient lighting conditions, only
switch from position 005A to 0064 with the
vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from position 005A to 0064 will
briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so
while driving in low ambient lighting
conditions may result in an accident.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid to the driver. The driver is responsible
for the operation of the vehicle’s lights at
all times.XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
005A .
With the key in starter switch position
1 , the tail and parking lamps, the license
plate lamps, and the side marker lamps
will come on and go out automatically
depending on the brightness of the
ambient light.
With the engine running, the low‑beam
headlamps, the tail and parking lamps,
the license plate lamps and the side
marker lamps will come on and go out
automatically depending on the
brightness of the ambient light.
Daytime running lamp mode (Canada only)
In Canada, the daytime running lamp mode
is mandatory and therefore in a constant
mode.
XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
0027 .
i
With the engine running, the low‑beam
headlamps cannot be switched off
manually.
You cannot switch on the high‑beam
headlamps.
The high‑beam flasher is available at all
times.
For nighttime driving you should turn the
exterior lamp switch to position 0064 to
permit activation of the high‑beam
headlamps.
When the engine is running, and you
R turn the exterior lamp switch to position
006C , the low‑beam headlamps, the tail
and parking lamps, the license plate
lamps and the side marker lamps come on
R turn the exterior lamp switch to position
0064 , the manual headlamp mode has
priority over the daytime running lamp
mode.
The corresponding exterior lamps come
on ( Y page 65).
Daytime running lamp mode* (USA only)
In the USA, the daytime running lamp mode
is deactivated by default.
XActivating: Switch off the ignition.XSwitch on the high-beam flasher and
press button 0038 on the key
simultaneously.
An acoustic signal sounds.
The daytime running lamp mode is
activated.XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
0027 .
i
With the engine running, the low‑beam
headlamps cannot be switched off
manually.
i When the daytime running lamp mode is
activated, the rain-light sensor* is
without function.
When the engine is running, and you turn
the exterior lamp switch to position 006C
or 0064 , the manual headlamp mode has
priority over the daytime running lamp
mode.
The corresponding exterior lamps come on
( Y page 65).
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XDeactivating: Switch off the ignition
and remove the key from the starter
switch.
XSwitch on the high-beam flasher and
press button \0004 on the key
simultaneously.
An acoustic signal sounds.
The daytime running lamp mode is
deactivated.
Combination switch (high beam, high
beam flasher and turn signals
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
High‑beam headlamps and high-beam
flasher
XMake sure the low‑beam headlamps are
switched on (Y page 65).
XSwitching on: Push the combination
switch to position \000J.
The high‑beam headlamps come on.
The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
\000c in the instrument cluster comes on.
XSwitching off: Pull the combination
switch in direction of arrow \000G to its
original position.
The high‑beam headlamps go out.
The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
\000c in the instrument cluster goes out.
XHigh-beam flasher: Pull the combination
switch briefly in direction of arrow \000G.
Turn signals \000F Turn signals, right\000G Turn signals, leftXSwitching on: Push the combination
switch in direction of arrow \000F or \000G.
The corresponding turn signals flash.
The corresponding turn signal indicator
lamp \000& or \000$ in the instrument
cluster flashes.
The combination switch resets
automatically after major steering
wheel movement.
iTo signal minor directional changes
such as changing lanes, push the
combination switch only to the point of
resistance and release. The
corresponding turn signals will flash
three times.
Coming home function
Vehicles without rain-light sensor: The
interior lamps come on and then go out
again after 12 seconds every time when you
lock or unlock the vehicle.
Vehicles with rain-light sensor*: In
addition to the interior lamps, the
exterior lamps come on and then go out
again after 12 seconds depending on the
brightness of the ambient light when you
lock or unlock the vehicle.
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When leaving the vehicleXRemove the key from the starter switch.XExit the vehicle.XPress button \0008 on the key.
The vehicle is locked.
The interior and exterior9 lamps come on
and then go out again after 12 seconds.
When returning to the vehicle
XPress button \0004 on the key either once or
twice.
The vehicle is either selectively or
globally unlocked.
The interior and exterior9 lamps come on
and then go out again after 12 seconds.
Front fog lamps
GWarning!
Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:
In low ambient lighting or foggy
conditions, only switch from position
\000Z to \000d with the vehicle at a
standstill in a safe location. Switching
from \000Z to \000d will briefly switch off
the headlamps. Doing so while driving in
low ambient lighting conditions may result
in an accident.
iFog lamps will operate with the parking
lamps and/or the low‑beam headlamps on.
Fog lamps should only be used in
conjunction with low‑beam headlamps.
Consult your State or Province Motor
Vehicle Regulations regarding
permissible lamp operation.
iVehicle with rain-light sensor*:
Fog lamps cannot be switched on manually
with the exterior lamp switch in
position \000Z. To switch on the fog
lamps, turn the exterior lamp switch to
position \000d first.
XMake sure the parking lamps or the
low‑beam headlamps are switched on.
XSwitching on: Press switch \000F.
The front fog lamps come on.
The indicator lamp in the switch comes
on.
XSwitching off: Press switch \000F once
more.
The front fog lamps go out.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out.
Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher can be switched
on at all times, even with the key removed
from the starter switch.
XSwitching on: Press hazard warning
flasher switch \000F.
All turn signal lamps are flashing.
XSwitching off: Press hazard warning
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